"Within medicine, and particularly within the
specialty of plastic surgery, the symbol has become a successful abstract logo that
automatically relates to quality in the same way that a three-pointed star in a circle
symbolizes quality. People look at it and think 'ASPS member' and distinguish us as
quality plastic surgeons" as explained by ASPS Past President Mark Gorney, MD, of
Napa, California.
"It represents the plastic surgeon's never-ending quest for
perfection. Our commitment to precision, to detail, to state-of-the-art."
The ASPS 'Symbol of Excellence' serves as both a membership mark
and a service mark. As a membership mark, the symbol can only be used by Active, Life, and
Corresponding members to signify their membership in ASPS.
Dr. Gartside is a
proud member of the ASPS.
What does it mean to be
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
To be certified by the American Board of
Plastic surgery every member must meet the following criteria:
Graduation from an accredited medical school
Five years of residency (usually three years
of general surgery followed by two years of plastic surgery residency)
Two years of post-residency practice
Pass comprehensive oral and written exams
ASPS members comprise 97% of all physicians
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Unlike other physicians, ASPS members
are qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures - everything from
liposuction and facelifts to intricate reconstructive microsurgery.
And remember: Just because a surgeon says he
or she is board-certified does not mean they are certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery.
Look for the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS) logo. |
